Whirlpool MW32OOXS User's Manual
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1. door and oven that come to gether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well CAUTION Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash clothes etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth ora sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot If causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do Mode Mixer Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move into the oven where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Metal Floor The ceramic bottom of your micro2. only and must not be used for commercial purposes DO NOT remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOILVTIVISNI Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts counters or tables Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer 4 Attach the microwave oven to the wall 4158015 Wall Mounting Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet 4158000 Under the Cabinet Mounting Kit 3 Build the microwave oven directly into a wall or cabinet 4158017 Built In Kit Do not install the oven next to or over a con ventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the microwave oven Bi level cooking Aremovable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on 4158019 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil When cleaning surfaces of
3. place Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration card furnished with this product Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven If the card is missing please send the model number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 8 of this Use amp Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door Operation can result in harmful exposure to micro wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT place any ob ject between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged It is partic ularly important that the oven door close properly an
4. NEVER try to pop corn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire or other hazards may result STIRRER COVER DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the rec ommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing DO NOT mount this oven over a cooktop or range Damage to the oven may result DO NOT try to melt parat fin wax in the oven Fire or other hazards may result General Information If your electric power line voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer To test a dish for safe use put into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use It If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Isthe oven correctly plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 9 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run
5. VICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XY SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 0 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 323 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this sym bol of quality whenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP re placement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 3 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and complete description of the problem This informa
6. d that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions Is used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 15 properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed 5 70 2 gt U o 1 gt e m m c e Z 6 5 lt O gt lt m 2 m z IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be f
7. e 15 the timer set Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you push the START Button e Did you follow the directions exactly if the microwave cooking times seem too long els the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low s the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to anomal room temperature 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE Service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARES serv ice companies TECH CARE service fechnicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SER
8. h control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully The Timer The timer can be set for up to 30 minutes of timing This controls how long the micro wave oven cooks The Variable Cook Power Control MED The Variable Cook ED Power Control allows MED LOW HIGH you to choose the Cook Power setting that best meets your cooking needs See mus MIS the Cook Power Chart for different percent A ages of cooking power The Start Button MED LOW DEFROST N START The START Button starts the cooking The oven door must be closed and securely latched before the oven will operate VARIABLE COOK POWER DOOR OPEN START o m d e c e z 0 5 e gt E 5 2 Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with the microwave oven It contains information about e What microwave energy is e How food is cooked by microwave energy What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness e Safety tips Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven Cooking times for different foods Important things to remember to get the best cooking results ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food Stir turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness
9. he 7 Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Fol low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer fo have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a pro perly grounded and polarized 3 prong recepta cle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16 gauge minimum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your mi crowave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall recep tacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household
10. may use different Cook Power To restart the oven percentages The following 4 Close the oven door 2 Set the Timer if needed to HIGH 100 of full power the desired cooking time MED HIGH 70 of full ower 3 Push the START Button MED 50 of full power MED LOW DEFROST 30 of full power LOW 15 of full power NJAO 3AVMO3IOIIN ONISN Defrosting in your microwave oven Use the MED LOW DEFROST setting to thaw frozen food before cooking This setting cooks at 30 of full power for the desired defrosting time For suggested defrost times see the chart behind the oven door or your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside 2 Putthe oven on a cart counter table or it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven such as misaligned door Damage around the and the food and utensils you put in it door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior The control side of the unit is the heavy If there is any damage do not operate the unit side Use care when handling The weight until it has been checked by an authorized ofthe oven is approximately 43 5 Ibs Whirlpool service technician and any repairs 19 57 kg made 3 Do not block the front vent or rear ai
11. mmable materials in or near the oven NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result DO NOT can foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury DO NOT use the oven to sterilize objects bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high tem perature required for safe sterilization CAUTION DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understood ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven DO NOT use oven Starting a microwave oven for storage Do not leave when it s empty is not rec paper products book or ommended If you experi cooking utensils in the oven ment put a container of when not in use Fire may water in the oven result if someone acciden tally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven If a fire should start in the NEVER remove the stirrer oven cavity cover The plastic cover keep door closed protects the microwave e turn oven oft stirrer blade from soil or bending e disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse circuit breaker DO NOT pop popcorn DO NOT use newspaper except in a microwave or other printed paper in approved popcorn popper the oven Fire could result Or commercial Package DO NOT flowers fruit designed especially for microwave ovens Results are the manufacturers responsibility
12. ollowed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit WA RNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 3 This appliance must be grounded Con nect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 9 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided IN STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 8 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 7 As with any appliance close supervi sion is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electric shock fire or other haz ards may result 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call a Whirlpool authorized TECH CARE Service Company for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance for fire may result 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may res
13. r 4 i P Do not install th intake openings Blocking vent or air intake tional adeo Uni Blin aw cea uem openings can cause damage fo the oven and excessive heat and steam are generated poor cooking results Make sure the microwave This could damage the outside of the cabinet oven legs are in place to ensure proper air flow 5 Electrical Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply Is required Time delay fuse Is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 7 For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded in the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG GROUNDING PRONG polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if t
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15. ult 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Donot let cord hang over edge oftable or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 10 16 reduce the risk of fire or fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods b Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 14 Some dishes mela mine Centura etc absorb microwave en ergy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim C If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel 17 Read and follow OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS starting on page 12 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section The Timer The Cook Power Control The Start Button Instructions foreac
16. use amp care guide Time MASTER MICROWAVE OVEN lt gt 77 Model MW3200XS ts Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumit Contents Defrosting in Your Microwave Oven Parts and Features Before You Install Your Installation Instructions Microwave Oven Grounding Instructions Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Custom Mounting the Microwave Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Bi Level Cooking Microwave Energy Caring for Your Microwave Oven important Safety Instructions Cleaning the Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven How Your Microwave Oven Works Operating Safety Precautions Microwave Oven Controls Cooking in Your Microwave Oven If You Need Service or Assistance Setting the Controls 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL van Model MW3200XS CONTROL PANEL DEFROST PUSH BUTTON das PAND START DOOR LATCHES Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question nave this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame Model Number Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy
17. wave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks z Pa gt zZ O 2 20 2 6 5 gt m 5 z e 5 5 gt m 5 z 5 A e Operating safety precautions WARNING DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does You could get burned Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating DO NOT heat store or use flammable or infla
18. with all recipes If a glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Setting the controls Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start Start with recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the directions carefully DO THIS 4 Open the oven door by 2 Place food inthe oven then 3 setthe cooking time by turn pressing the DOOR OPEN close the door The oven ing the Timer Knob clock Button on the bottom of the won t work if the door Isn t wise To reduce the cooking control panel closed tightly time turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise Each mark is 30 seconds for the first 40 minutes After 40 minutes each mark Is 4 minute To set timer for less than 4 minute turn timer past 4 minute then to desired time 4 Set the Cook Power to the 5 Push the START Button The 6 When the set time is up desired setting from HIGH oven will start cooking and the oven will shut off to LOW For best results you will hear a fan running automatically some recipes call for lower Cook Powers See chart below The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking To stop the oven COOK POWER CHART 4 Turn the Timer Knob counter Recipes in your MICRO clockwise to OFF MENUS Cookbook use OR Cook Power settings from HIGH to LOW Recipes from other 2 Open the oven door books and magazines
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